Overview

This program of study is six quarters in length leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. It is designed to prepare nurses to fulfill advanced practice administrative roles such as nurse manager, director of a nursing department, project manager, case manager, consultant or entrepreneurial roles in a variety of settings. Course offerings, which address core concepts, include administration, finance, leadership, management science and organizational theories, research, teaching, and the exploration of current and pending professional issues and challenges. Elective courses are selected from among those offered in the schools of management, public health, health services research and public administration. Supervised practicum and residency experiences are designed to allow the student to apply knowledge in a variety of health related settings including, but not limited to: traditional inpatient acute care hospitals, as well as ambulatory care clinics, medical group practice, public health, home care, hospice, long term care, consulting practice, and managed care organizations.

This program of study is six quarters in length and focuses on administration of occupational health programs in a variety of settings. It leads to the MSN degree and nurses are prepared to fulfill advanced practice administrative roles such as manager, director, or program coordinator related to occupational health. Course offerings include occupational health and epidemiological principles, administration, business, finance, leadership, and organizational theories, research, professional issues, teaching, and the exploration of current and pending professional issues and challenges. Supervised practicum and residency experiences are designed to allow the student to apply theoretical knowledge in occupational health settings, as well as in other health care environments.

M.BA./M.S.N. Concurrent Degree Program

This three-year program of study leads to a combined M.B.A./M.S.N. degree. Course offerings from the School of Nursing and the Anderson Graduate School of Management provide opportunities to learn about management of health care services and organizations from both a business and a nursing perspective. Separate applications are needed for each school.

Individualized Learning Programs

Faculty advisors assist learners to develop a program of study (combining required and elective courses) tailored to meet individual learning needs and goals. Guest faculty and preceptors, who are administrative leaders in practice settings throughout Southern California, coupled with practica and residencies in a variety of health care settings add to the rich learning experiences provided through these programs. Students enrolled in other advanced nursing practice programs are invited to consider courses in nursing administration as a way to round out their graduate program educational experiences.

Education: Master of Science in Nursing

Credentials:

Eligible for the AANC certification for Nurse Executive Advanced-Board Certified (NEA-BC) and the ANCC for Nurse Executive-Board Certified NE-BC

Eligible for the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) certification for Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) and Executive Nursing Practice (CENP)